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Live music first Fridays on Giralda Avenue

With the City of Coral Gables transforming Giralda Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly street it made sense to create a monthly live music series and calling it Giralda Live.  It is conveniently held on the first Friday of the month, the same night as the decades-long running and always popular Gables Gallery Night. On that first …

Free passes available for ‘Sugar,’ Aventura, May 1

Apple TV+ is offering free passes to an advance film screening of the first episode of the second season of its original series Sugar to celebrate the popularity of this hardboiled detective series. Plus, there will be a special Q&A with the star Colin Farrell after the screening. Sugar When: Friday, May. 1, 2026, at …

Air Show in Fort Lauderdale offers discounts for premium watch venues

The Fort Lauderdale Air Show features exciting aerial entertainment over the ocean. The event in 2026 featuring U.S. Air Force jets flying in formation, parachute jumping and other high-flying performances  is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, at Fort Lauderdale beach. Entry to designated paid locations is offered for a …

Free concerts in Wellington, April 30, May 2

If you’re looking for a way to kick off your weekend in Palm Beach County, this weekly Food Truck and Music Series at the Wellington Amphitheater has you covered. Thursday, April 30: Lakeside Market & “At the Hop” Saturday, May 2: “Best of Rod” tribute concert Wellington events calendar Weekly, through May, 2026: Food Truck …

Fern Forest is ideal for nature walks & entry is free

If you’re looking to soak  in the outdoors in South Florida, Fern Forest in north Broward is a lush oasis for nature walks and occasional free astronomy programs with telescopes. Delight in the scenic setting on your own or register for a guided hike. Most events are free or relatively inexpensive. Entry into the natural …

International Jazz Day Concert at Lake Worth Library, April 30

Attention instrumentalists, vocalists, and jazz lovers of all ages, here’s your chance to join Neil Bacher and Friends as they bring the rhythms of jazz to life at the Library! Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply love great live music, all are welcome to be part of this vibrant community event. Jazz Jam Sessions When: …

‘Day of the Youth,’ in Wellington, May 1

This event not only fosters youth leadership and community engagement, but also will recognize the high-school students who helped organize this day. It will feature fun, learning, and connection. while showcasing local non-profits, emergency services, and a special youth talent show.   What: “Day of the Youth” When: Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6:30 to …

Free screening of ‘The Sheep Detectives,’ in South Miami, May 2

Here’s a chance to catch this new whodunnit comedy from Amazon MGM Studios before everyone else. A limited number of free screening passes are available for South Florida on the Cheap readers. Seating, even with a pass, is first-come, first-served.  The Sheep Detectives South Miami When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. Where: AMC …

Free Comic Book Day specials on May 2

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s FREE Comic Book Day! And, this year, comic book fans – in galaxies near and far – are celebrating more than 20 years of the annual giveaway.  FREE Comic Book Day is the biggest event in the comic book industry — a single day when participating comic book specialty …

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